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lillian. >> merrill newman's role in the white tiger to train anti-communist guerrillas. this photo shows him posing with some of the members in south korea decades after the korean war. newman reportedly visited south korea twice in the past ten years. in his videotaped apology released by north korean state media friday night, newman accepts responsibility for helping anti-communist guerrillas. the guerrilla unit was called a regiment named after a north korean mountain where the guerrillas sought refuge. many are now questioning why newman went to north korea given his role during the korean war. one fellow white tiger believes newman went to do a favor for his former guerrillas. >> i think some of those people indicated they may have had relatives still living in north korea, and they probably asked him would he try to find those and maybe talk to those people and let them know what the condition of their family was, so the results of that, that led to him seeking some of those people in north korea and relating to those people picking them up off the plane and detain
lillian. >> merrill newman's role in the white tiger to train anti-communist guerrillas. this photo shows him posing with some of the members in south korea decades after the korean war. newman reportedly visited south korea twice in the past ten years. in his videotaped apology released by north korean state media friday night, newman accepts responsibility for helping anti-communist guerrillas. the guerrilla unit was called a regiment named after a north korean mountain where the...
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. >> just moments ago north korea state news agency announced the country deported merrill newman. authorities arrested him october 26th. last week north korea released a video claiming newman apologized for climb krooims committed during the korean war. >> newman belonged to a secret military group and aided guerrillas during the war. no word when he is returning in the united states but he is leaving north korea. >> good evening. >> we'll talk about the weather. the next wave of weather was enough moisture and freezing air to turn mountain tops white with snow. here you can see that snow has accumulated today along highway 29 where the plows have been dispatched there is more still to come. the cold front moves south. north, highway 101 has been closed because of snow and estimated time so far on when it might reopen. and here you can see the plates that forms on a windshield. here is video sent to you report showing how some species thrive in this weather. a humming bird taking a very cold shower. take a look at what's happening now with spencer christian. a new winter storm ale
. >> just moments ago north korea state news agency announced the country deported merrill newman. authorities arrested him october 26th. last week north korea released a video claiming newman apologized for climb krooims committed during the korean war. >> newman belonged to a secret military group and aided guerrillas during the war. no word when he is returning in the united states but he is leaving north korea. >> good evening. >> we'll talk about the weather. the...
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merrill newman greeted a neighbor outside his home this morning. he was taken of a plane in korean in late october and accused of shying on north korea after fighting in the korean war. he said he was kept in a comfortable hotel room, not a cell. and was given traditional korean food. he was bored at some times. when asked if he would travel again he said his wife is now in control of his passport. >> there's a downed plane with four people on board in idaho. the missing plane was heading for montana when the pilot reported engine trouble last sunday, weekend storms hampered the search for dale smith and his family. the search resumed today with a witness who heard gasoline -- plane bank and drop. it's helping officials to narrowly row the search area. >>> a judge could determine tomorrow if the school shooter is mentally fit to stand trial. he was last evaluated in june. at that time the judge said he was not competent. he is accused of murdering seven people at a university in oakland in april of last year. >> thousands of fans turn out today to
merrill newman greeted a neighbor outside his home this morning. he was taken of a plane in korean in late october and accused of shying on north korea after fighting in the korean war. he said he was kept in a comfortable hotel room, not a cell. and was given traditional korean food. he was bored at some times. when asked if he would travel again he said his wife is now in control of his passport. >> there's a downed plane with four people on board in idaho. the missing plane was heading...
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here's a photo of 85-year-old merrill newman greeting a neighbor outside his home in sant cruz this morning. he was taken off of a plane in north korea in late october and accused of crimes committed while fighting in the korean war six decades ago. he arrived back in the u.s. yesterday. he said he was kept in a comfortable hotel room, not a cell. he was well fed, eating traditional korean food. newman said he was even bored at times when asked if he would travel abroad again, he said his wife is now in control of his passport. >>> thousands of fans turned out today to pay tribute to actor paul walker. they gathered around a memorial set up where walker died november 30th. mourners left flowers, candles, cards and stuffed animals. so many people showed up today, sheriff's deputies had to direct traffic in the area. walker was on a break from shooting the seventh "fast & furious" movie when he died. production was delayed but will continue without him. >>> still ahead, why some well known musicians are canceling shows. >>> details of a large recall that could affect your holiday party menu.
here's a photo of 85-year-old merrill newman greeting a neighbor outside his home in sant cruz this morning. he was taken off of a plane in north korea in late october and accused of crimes committed while fighting in the korean war six decades ago. he arrived back in the u.s. yesterday. he said he was kept in a comfortable hotel room, not a cell. he was well fed, eating traditional korean food. newman said he was even bored at times when asked if he would travel abroad again, he said his wife...
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october 26th merrill newman removed from a plane just about to leave north korea with his tour group. the 85-year-old veteran remains in custody tonight and his wife was quiet but reported detainment to us us authorities last week. north korea has confirmed they're holding an american citizen, though did not confirm whether it's newman. today his wife says it's a misunderstanding and made a plea to send him home. >> she said we need to have merrill back at the head of the table for the holidays. u.s. authorities have asked for his release but have not heard back from north korea. >> sad times for a high school in fremont after a beloved coach lost his life while trying to help strangers the 76-year-old died after being hit by a car saturday morning along interstate 680. the patrol says web was trying to direct drivers around an accident. webb coached football and served as athletic director for 25 years. kennedy's current coach played for webb as a teen. >> one of the most unselfish people i've met. and when trying to do something for him, woe take offense. >> the school will hold a v
october 26th merrill newman removed from a plane just about to leave north korea with his tour group. the 85-year-old veteran remains in custody tonight and his wife was quiet but reported detainment to us us authorities last week. north korea has confirmed they're holding an american citizen, though did not confirm whether it's newman. today his wife says it's a misunderstanding and made a plea to send him home. >> she said we need to have merrill back at the head of the table for the...
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newman was removed from a plane by a neshg official. his wife doesn't know if he received his medications which were sent to him. in a statement lee newman says, quote, the family feels there has been a dreadful misunderstanding and asks the north korean government to return this 85-year-old grandfather to his concerned family. >> well, this is a busy day at way area airports. thanksgiving holiday travel season gets underway. officials expecting as much as a 5% increase in the number of passengers over last year, today, it's also expected to be the busiest travel day of the thanksgiving season at sfo with 130 passengers coming through. >> some 8th graders have a nice gift coming their way. these students cheered and facebook says the program supports communities in need of tools to help students further their education. facebook has given away a thousand lap tops in two years of the program. >> very exciting. you saw people in tears. >> yes. winds calmed down. >> yes. winds are calmer, we've got a wind advisory in effect. it's still gro
newman was removed from a plane by a neshg official. his wife doesn't know if he received his medications which were sent to him. in a statement lee newman says, quote, the family feels there has been a dreadful misunderstanding and asks the north korean government to return this 85-year-old grandfather to his concerned family. >> well, this is a busy day at way area airports. thanksgiving holiday travel season gets underway. officials expecting as much as a 5% increase in the number of...
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they've not heard from 85-year-old merrill newman on vacation there, when suddenly pulled off of a plane not allowed to leave. despite what you might think, americans are allowed to travel to north korea, and abc7 news is here with a look at what happens once you get there. >> reporter: well, the state department warns against all travel to north korea, i went online and found pop ups offering deals to that country. we spoke to two people who have been there. they told us once you get there, there is no deviation from script given by the north korean government. this is the second tallest mountain in north korea. people enjoy scenery, food, and shopping. tourists are allowed to shoot video and take pictures. >> i just want to see the world. >> lynn from san francisco spent two weeks in north korea on a guided tour. touring her stay, the group had three minders following them. >> we had breakfast, lunch, dinner together. we toured together. so for morning until evening, they were with us. >> she and others were handed a list of dos and don'ts, included no talking to the local people. >> h
they've not heard from 85-year-old merrill newman on vacation there, when suddenly pulled off of a plane not allowed to leave. despite what you might think, americans are allowed to travel to north korea, and abc7 news is here with a look at what happens once you get there. >> reporter: well, the state department warns against all travel to north korea, i went online and found pop ups offering deals to that country. we spoke to two people who have been there. they told us once you get...
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tonight merrill newman's family says wheels are turning and all those who know him are praying for his safe return. this this is channing house. a friend who did not want her face shown says she's known newman many years. >> very active in church. did a lot with youth >> et vet was on a guided tour of north korea along with a friend from channing house. they were waiting on a flight when newman was pulled off the plane october 26th. today the state department had few specifics to offer. >> we're working in close coordination with representatives of ement basse of sweden to resolve the issue. >> newman's son says this was a trip of a lifetime that went smoothly until meeting with north korean officials. >> the korean war was discussed and my dad's role in the service. and they concluded. >> reporter: one expert says motivation for taking newman is unclear. >> they haven't admitted that they have him. they haven't said anything publicly they haven't filed charges this, is several weeks, at least several weeks after he was detained. so, it's hard to know what that means. a guess would be
tonight merrill newman's family says wheels are turning and all those who know him are praying for his safe return. this this is channing house. a friend who did not want her face shown says she's known newman many years. >> very active in church. did a lot with youth >> et vet was on a guided tour of north korea along with a friend from channing house. they were waiting on a flight when newman was pulled off the plane october 26th. today the state department had few specifics to...